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1.5: Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction
This is the current chapter where the reader is provided with a brief introduction on the topic, research aim and objectives, scope and methodology. The chapter sets the stage for the overall research presented in the report.
Chapter 2: Literature Review
In this chapter a historic overview on the concrete and the use of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete (LAC) is presented to the reader. This is then followed by the definition of the LAC and its application in the civil structural applications from a historic perspective. The chapter is concluded with an overview on the economic factors and benefits realised through the use of the LAC in the civil structure applications with examples. The economic overview also throws light on the key aspects of LAC that benefit the overall concrete composition in structural applications as well as provide a detailed review of the various LAC compositions used in the past during the initial stages of LAC's use in the construction industry.
Chapter 3: Concrete Production
This chapter presents a detailed overview on the modern concrete production techniques and the evolution of the production techniques over the years.
The two popular techniques used in the production namely the rotary kiln and the sintering process with insight on the variations is presented to the reader in this chapter. Furthermore, the lightweight aggregate production and the key production methods used in the commercial applications including the advantages associated are presented to the reader.
Chapter 4: LAC Properties, Regulations and composition analysis based on geography.
This chapter presents a critical analysis on the properties of LAC and the various combination of lightweight aggregate that is used in different categories of the construction. The research throws light on the various compositions of lightweight aggregate and their distinct features that help achieve the desired benefits in a structural application. The chapter then presents a critical overview on the regulations pertaining to the LAC followed by the composition analysis based on the materials that are available locally to a given geographical location. The chosen geography for this research is Greece.
Chapter 5: Conclusion
This chapter reviews the objectives of the research followed by providing the conclusion to the report.
Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.1: Historical overview
Concrete, typically a mixture of sand, gravel and cement dates back to ancient history when red lime was used as a cementing component in making concrete (Leif Berntsson Satish Chandra, 2002).

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